Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

This equation shows a reaction that may be reversed by altering the conditions. anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride + water $\rightleftharpoons$ hydrated cobalt(II) chloride. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AWhen anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride is heated, water vapour is produced.
  • BBlue cobalt(II) chloride paper turns pink when placed in water vapour.
  • CAnhydrous cobalt(II) chloride paper is pink and turns blue when placed in water.
  • DThe colour changes from blue to pink when hydrated cobalt(II) chloride is heated.

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